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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · 14d

Fall is underway and our October jam will be here soon! 🎃

Join us on October 7th from 7-9PM at a new location - Baltimore Brass in Catonsville. Beginner-friendly, free & open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a phone/tablet for pulling up the music. Or just come to listen!

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“Come Jam With the BGSO! VGM Jam Session at Baltimore Brass in Catonsville. Join the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a fun, friendly, FREE jam session of video game music! This jam is themed around Halloween. Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your own instrument and stand. Note the new location - Baltimore Brass in Catonsville! See BaltimoreGSO.org/bgso-jam-sessions for more info.
October 7th, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating black, purple, yellow and orange. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · 3d

#OnThisDay in 2017, A Hat in Time was released! For a blast from the past, why not check out the video of our performance of "Picture Perfect" from our all-Indies show a few years ago?
youtu.be/Kg_oHHZdRhU?...

#BGSO #Orchestra #VGM #AHatInTime #AHIT @hatintime.com

Picture Perfect (A Hat in Time) - Oops, All Indies!

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · 10d

We appreciate the great turn out for our BGSO Flute Choir and MegaChoir performances yesterday at Howard County Library's Game Fest! 🎮

#bgso #vgm

The BGSO MegaChoir singing at the Howard County Library Central Branch for Game Fest

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Irish Video Game Orchestra 🎮♥️ RECRUITING! @ivgorchestra.com · 13d

Do you play an orchestral instrument? Do you enjoy video game music?

JOIN US!

We're recruiting in all sections, but particularly interested in Violins, Violas, French Horns, Bassoons and Double Basses.

Link in comments to our new member form!
#vgm #orchestra #belfast #ireland

Ready to press start on your next adventure? The Irish Video Game Orchestra is recruiting for all instruments and voices for our upcoming season! Whether you're a video game music enthusiast or a classical music aficionado, you could be the player two we need.

We're especially interested to hear from:
Violins
Violas
French Horns
Bassoons
(Double Basses)

Get in touch at info@ivgorchestra.com or hit up the new member interest form in our bio!

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · 13d

Come out to the Howard County Library Central Branch this Saturday for a performance by our BGSO Flute Choir and MegaChoir!

Our performances are between 12-1 PM and the full event runs until 2 PM.

See the library's website for more information: howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/game-f...

A retro video game themed graphic in the style of Pacman. Text reads: Game Fest, Howard County Library Central Branch. Saturday, September 27th. 12-2 PM, BGSO Performs 12-1"

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · 14d

For this jam’s theme, we’re celebrating Halloween a little early with all things spooky and scary. 🦇

See BaltimoreGSO.org/bgso-jam-sessions for more info

October 7, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.
Baltimore Brass
99 Mellor Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228

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#bgso #baltimoremusic #vgm #videogamemusic #baltimoreevents

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra

Level up with our all-volunteer community orchestra!

BaltimoreGSO.org

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · 14d

Fall is underway and our October jam will be here soon! 🎃

Join us on October 7th from 7-9PM at a new location - Baltimore Brass in Catonsville. Beginner-friendly, free & open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a phone/tablet for pulling up the music. Or just come to listen!

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you to everyone who made it out to see our small ensembles perform at Game Escape this past weekend! 🎮

Pictured: Modern Hornfare, Final Brass, Slide Quest, and the BGSO Flute Choir.

Keep posted for information about more small ensemble performances soon!

#bgso #vgm #gameescape2025

The BGSO small ensemble Modern Hornfare - a trumpet choir - standing on stage playing trumpet

The BGSO small ensemble Final Brass - a combination trumpet and trombone choir - standing on stage playing trumpet, trombone, or euphonium

The BGSO small ensemble Slide Quest - a trombone choir - standing on stage playing trombone or euphonium

The BGSO Flute Choir standing on stage playing their flutes

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Sep 4

Or just come to listen!
This jam's theme is "Fresh Start" - new save/game and title themes.

September 9, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.
Baltimore Science Fiction Society
3310 E Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21224

#bgso #baltimoremusic #vgm #videogamemusic #baltimoreevents

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Sep 4

Fall is just about here, and so is our September jam session!

Join us next week on Tuesday, September 9 at Baltimore Science Fiction Society from 7-9 PM! Beginner-friendly, free, and open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a phone/tablet for pulling up the music.

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“Come Jam With the BGSO! VGM Jam Session at Baltimore Science Fiction Society. Free and open to all musicians! Join the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a fun, friendly, FREE jam session of video game music! This jam's theme is "Fresh Start" - new save/game and title themes. Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your instrument and be ready to play!
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating brown, tan, and red. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 22

Registration for your free ticket / more information can be found here: www.eventbrite.com/o/igda-balti...

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IGDA Baltimore

A networking organization devoted to the local community of Baltimore game developers.

www.eventbrite.com

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 22

Sat. September 20
11 AM-4 PM
Parkway Theatre
5 W. North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

Parking available at 1714 N. Charles St

Follow the QR code/link below to IGDA Baltimore's EventBrite for more info & to register for a free ticket

#bgso #vgm #igdabaltimore #gameescape2025 #baltimoreevents

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join BGSO at IGDA Baltimore’s Game Escape this September!

Game Escape is a FREE exhibition of locally made indie video games taking place Saturday, September 20th, 11AM-4PM at the Parkway Theatre. Our BGSO Small Ensembles will be performing live VGM music from 1-2PM, come out and enjoy!

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Text Reads: “IGDA Baltimore Presents: Game Escape. A FREE exhibition of locally made indie video games. Sat. September 20th 11 AM - 4 PM. Featuring a performance by the BGSO Small Ensembles @ 1-2 PM. Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. Parking available at 1714 N. Charles St.” Pictured are the IGDA Baltimore and BGSO logos, a crab mascot for Game Escape, a map showing the location of the event, and a QR code to the EventBrite link.

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 19

Please contact our Orchestra Manager ASAP at [email protected] if you are interested in joining this season (or have any other questions) so that you have all of the necessary rehearsal information and locations and can be onboarded prior to the cutoff.
#bgso #vgm #orchestra #baltimore

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 19

Important Information for Prospective New Members!
If you're interested in joining the orchestra for the current season, be aware that we're approaching the deadline for new musicians.
All new members must join & attend a rehearsal by August 27th to participate in this season/concert series.

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Text reads: “BGSO Important Info! For Prospective New Members. All new members must join & attend rehearsal by August 27th to participate in this season/concert series! Please contact our Orchestra Manager at info@BaltimoreGSO.org ASAP if you are interested in joining this season or have any questions.” There are colorful tetris blocks at the bottom and the background is a blue gradient.

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you for joining us as we've revisited our "Fast Travel" performances. Please enjoy our grand finale, "Can You Feel the Sunshine?" from Sonic R, and follow along for more in the future!

youtu.be/If8ZGuPqz9Y?...

#bgso #orchestra #vgm #sonicthehedgehog

Can You Feel the Sunshine? (Sonic R) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 14

Civilization has been one of our favorite game series to play pieces from over the years. For our Fast Travel concerts we took to the skies with "Sogno di Volare" from Civilization VI - available now on our channel! ✈️⬇️
youtu.be/wLJnWt59hhg?...

#Civilization #CivilizationVI #BGSO #VGM #orchestra

Sogno di Volare (Civilization VI) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 13

ATTENTION!! Our Open House is unfortunately cancelled for tonight as we've just received news that our venue is closed.
Any prospective members who planned to attend and haven't been in touch with our Orchestra Coordinator, please email [email protected] to receive more information about joining

Open house poster edited to read: ATTENTION cancelled due to venue closure

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join us tonight for our Open House!

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Jul 1

Do YOU play a musical instrument or sing? Do you like video game music? Do you want to add more excitement & community to your week?
The Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra might be for you!

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#bgso #vgm #baltimoreevents #marylandevents #baltimore #videogames #orchestra

Pictures of BGSO members at various concerts and events. “Do you love video games? Do you love playing music? Join the BGSO! The Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer, all-skill-levels community orchestra dedicated to playing video game music! No auditions are required, no prior orchestra experience is necessary, and we welcome players of any standard orchestral instrument and all ranges of vocalists! Fall 2025 Open House: August 13th. 7-9 PM. 323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, MD 21222. Accepting new members July 16th - August 27th. Please email info@BaltimoreGSO.org for more information about the open house & orchestra!” Colors alternate between blue, yellow, and white.

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 10

Returning to the theme of trains - it's our medley from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks! 🚂
youtu.be/N_bEDFMwcnQ?...

#bgso #orchestra #vgm #zelda #legendofzelda

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Medley - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our open house is next week, come on by if you're interested in joining BGSO!

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Jul 1

Do YOU play a musical instrument or sing? Do you like video game music? Do you want to add more excitement & community to your week?
The Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra might be for you!

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#bgso #vgm #baltimoreevents #marylandevents #baltimore #videogames #orchestra

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 7

For today's "Fast Travel" song, we're going by train! 🚅 Check out our medley of songs from the adventure game Grim Fandango! 💀

youtu.be/CpDzOZIBTaE?...
#BGSO #orchestra #vgm #GrimFandango #LucasArts

Grim Fandango Medley - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚨**NOTICE!! CHANGE OF LOCATION!!**🚨

Due to last minute circumstances, tonight’s jam will be changing location to Baltimore Science Fiction Society! All other details (time/theme) remain the same.

August 5, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.
Baltimore Science Fiction Society
3310 E Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21224

NOTICE!! CHANGE OF LOCATION! New location: Baltimore Science Fiction Society

“Come Jam With the BGSO! VGM Jam Session at Baltimore Science Fiction Society. Free and open to all musicians! Join the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a fun, friendly, FREE jam session of video game music! This month’s theme is VGM karaoke - join us for all our favorite vocal features! Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your instrument and be ready to play!
August 5th, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating red, gray, and cream. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Aug 3

We're bringing you some energy this Sunday morning with our medley of tunes from "Diddy Kong Racing!" 🐒🏎️💨
youtu.be/5fqbMrnO8hs?...
#orchestra #vgm #bgso #donkeykong

Diddy Kong Racing Medley - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra @baltimoregso.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our next "Fast Travel" song video is taking flight! ✈️ Check out our version of "Birdman" from Pilotwings 64 ⬇️
youtu.be/hAusSQN_g9E?...

#bgso #orchestra #vgm #videogames #pilotwings

Birdman (Pilotwings 64) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

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